Punch,  23 (1852), 163.

Atrocious Attack on a Badger

Pugsy Cocoatop, M.D.

Genre:

News-Commentary, Drollery / Letter, Spoof

Subjects:

Zoological Gardens, Medical Practitioners

People mentioned:

James Clark


    Describes Mr Punch's visit to the Zoological Society Gardens, where he observed the injured badger and an ape, which turns out to be the badger's doctor. Appends a copy of the doctor's bulletin signed 'Pugsy Cocoatop, M.D.'.



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